There are so many more sofas out there that I like, but I’m on a limited budget right now, so these are basically my only options that have some style. Anyone else have suggestions for similar styles on a budget?

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i’ve been to room and board and sat on that sofa. it’s very comfy and well made. the whole customer service process of that store is top notch. i didn’t end up getting a sofa there but i did get a few other stuff. cb2 also has a similar style: oasis – not as clean as your other picks but certainly cheaper. :-) good luck.

jenny on 09.17.2006 at 14:24 PM

eerie…those are all of my favorite sofas from when I was sofa shopping. Petrie is the most comfortable but I suspect that it might not wear great – the cushions seemed loose, so that it would dent in weird ways if you sat in the middle. I love the look and price of R&B’s Lenox, but I didn’t think it was particularly comfortable for lounging or napping. the grey color is really stellar though. I was feeling cheap so I ended up getting a vintage sofa off ebay.

Alanna on 09.28.2006 at 16:00 PM

I sat on Petrie and then ordered it. It’s comfy, but not in an overly squishy way. I actually recieved it today and it was completely trashed by the shipping company, so I had to decline it. So, back to waiting.

pip on 11.27.2007 at 21:53 PM

someone here listed a sofa from younger furniture, and i love the look of their stuff- but their website is nothing but photos! i can’t figure out how the heck to BUY any of their furniture. if anyone knows how to make a purchase from this company please let me know. thanks!
ps. i live in chicago

Jojo on 12.31.2007 at 18:10 PM

I’m looking at the Lenox online, too. I really liked the Camden from Crate and Barrel until I sat on it, (really stiff) so I’m wary of buying without trying. Have you tried the Lenox yet? Did you end up buying it? I’ve been looking at all of the same sofas, too! The Petrie is beautiful but I hear that the fabric stains easily.

Jojo on 04.07.2008 at 12:44 PM

Jaime, I just took a trip to San Francisco and swung by R & B. The Lenox is very comfortable! More so than I expected. I plan to buy it when my budget allows. I had in mind to get it in the dark gray “Direct” fabric, but I didn’t think it was very nice. My husband says it looks like T-shirt material. The Dita fabric is much nicer, but limited in choices and not my favorite colors. I think I’ll go with the “Sky” fabric. Good luck.

kim on 04.26.2008 at 20:09 PM

Richard on 08.20.2008 at 18:38 PM

Jaime,
I am buying a Lenox sofa & chair this week.
I live in SF, and have friends who own R&B stuff and it’s fab.
WAY better made and durable than anything IKEA.
In fact, many people who are upgrading to ‘grownup’ furniture from IKEA, shop at R&B.
The Lenox is *extremely* comfy, to lie on (*my priority too*) and sit on also.
It’s my fave of the bunch.
I really prefer the loose/free back cushion models rather than the fixed-back cushions: my preference.
~Richard
p.s. you can order over the phone, easy peasy.

I own a Younger sectional and chairs and love them. Someone had asked where you can purchase these. You can buy them online at http://www.chapinfurniture.com. They have very good prices and will ship anywhere in the United States.

Kristin on 02.08.2011 at 15:51 PM

I have the Petrie. It does not last Im sorry to say. If you sit on your couch regularly, it wont last more than 3 years. Which I have to say is a big bummer at that price. Finally, dont even think about putting that thing even remotely close to natural light as the discoloration happens very quickly.
But it certainly is pretty.